Gender in mining governance: 25 policies to address inequality
08 March, 2021This International Women's Day, global governments can take action to promote gender equality in the mining sector, according to the IGF.
Circular economy roadmap charts path to triple job creation
25 January, 2021CSIRO has developed key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from waste plastic, glass, paper and tyres.
Going it alone
07 January, 2021 by Glenn Johnson, EditorThe past year has shown clearly the need for local sustainable manufacturing and energy self-sufficiency.
WA Government gives conditional support for Pilbara urea project
27 August, 2020The Perdaman Urea project proposes a manufacturing plant in the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area that would transform natural gas into urea.
WA to study feasibility of local wind turbine manufacturing
10 August, 2020The WA Government has announced a feasibility study into producing wind turbine components locally.
US renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time since 1885
29 June, 2020Renewables have topped coal in energy generation in the US for the first time in 135 years.
Australia needs to rely more on local innovation and supply chains
19 May, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted risks in the global supply chain and unveiled potential opportunities for Australian manufacturers to reinvigorate the industry.
Ai Group calls for reopening of state borders
27 April, 2020Time to reconnect the Federation so industry and interstate trade can return to something closer to normal.
Calls for manufacturing to be designated an essential industry
09 April, 2020AMTIL has backed calls for manufacturing to be classified as an essential industry in the event of a more severe lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus and the emperor's new clothes
23 March, 2020 by Glenn Johnson, EditorWill the economic stimulus help manufacturing in a time of crisis?
India to stop thermal coal imports from 2024: mines minister
02 March, 2020What does this mean for Adani's much-politicised presence in Australia?
New WHS Bill welcomed by CME in WA
29 November, 2019The Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA has welcomed WA's new WHS Bill as a significant milestone for legislative reforms.
Industry cluster to help Australia be a global force in hydrogen
25 November, 2019National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) has announced an industry-led hydrogen cluster, aimed at making Australia a global hydrogen leader.
NSW announces advanced manufacturing hub in Sydney's west
04 October, 2019The NSW Government has announced the approval of a major industrial estate at Kemps Creek in Western Sydney, earmarked for advanced manufacturing.
Government announces 2019 offshore petroleum exploration releases
02 August, 2019The Australian Government has announced the 2019 Offshore Petroleum Acreage Release, comprising 64 areas, the largest since 2000.
